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KS57 HGG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,798 mi
Last recorded122,798 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 HGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 122,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 107,978 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 107,978 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,690 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 98,690 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,781 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,408 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,619 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 74,619 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 66,613 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,592 miles

both front wiper blades are starting to smear the screen

Fail 10 Dec 2013 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades are starting to smear the screen

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,701 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

mil light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,763 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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KS57 HGG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS57 HGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS57 HGG registered?

KS57 HGG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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